Sedlo Súľová – Hnilčík, Mráznica
Trail map
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About the trail
Route Sedlo Súľová – Hnilčík, Mráznica. Has green marking (regional route №5767, KST). Waymarking data: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
Officially marked regional tourist route No. 5767. The marking is green, the sign is a horizontal stripe on a white background. Marked and maintained by: KST. Length of the route — 14 km. Location: mountain range — Slovak Rudohorie, Slovakia.
Attention: part of the route has not yet been mapped in OpenStreetMap, so the line on the map has gaps. On the ground, navigate using the marking signs.
At a glance
A one-day route of 14 km with 656 m of ascent from Sedlo Súľová to Hnilčík, Mráznica. Estimated walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops. Difficulty: moderate. Waymarking: green.
Route stages
- 0–3 kmClimb of 330 m (up to 965 m)
- 3–4 kmGentle ups and downs at 960–1,040 m
- 4–8 kmDescent of 370 m (down to 663 m)
- 8–10 kmGentle ups and downs at 650–690 m
- 10–12 kmClimb of 220 m to Súľová Pass
- 12–14 kmDescent of 240 m to Hnilčík, Mráznica
Steepest kilometre: km 2–3, a climb of 130 m (≈16%).
Water and overnight stays
Springs near the trail: at km 1, 4 and 8.
When to go
Best time: May to October. In winter deep snow is possible, so experience and winter gear are needed.
Getting there
Start: Sedlo Súľová. This is a one-way route: the finish is 6 km from the start in a straight line, so plan your way back in advance.
FAQ
- How long does the route take?
- Estimated walking time: about 4.5 h, not counting stops.
- Is there water on the route?
- Springs near the trail: at km 1, 4 and 8.
Water and shelter on the route
- Spring below Stredný vrch (west slope), 719 mkm 1.2 from the start · Not verified · 719 m
- Spring below Stredný vrch (west slope), 760 mkm 1.9 from the start · Not verified · 760 m
- Danka Springkm 4.7 from the start · Not verified · 1 013 m
- Spring below Holičkykm 9.4 from the start · 90 m off the path · Not verified · 670 m
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